When New Collectors are buying potential investment decoys they need to learn a few things before shelling out big $$$$. When you are looking for decoys make sure they are in Original Paint!!! When you see a auction that has a decoy that is not listed as Original paint make sure to ask the seller if the Paint is Original? There are some pretty crafty sellers on E-bay that don't include wether the paint is original or restored.And when a buyer pays big $$$ for something they think is in Original paint and find out they have a repainted piece of junk it tends to sour a individual from collecting any further.  Some sellers don't know for sure and this is where knowledge comes to play. Decoys are getting very hard to find these days and if they are in really good condition they will command lots of cash. question sellers that keep buyers ID"S Private? I know two individuals that do this so no person can contact the bidder to tell them that they are bidding on restored decoy. and not getting what they are hoping for. Remember that when you are learning ,not to worry that any question is a dumb question. I have seen alot of decoys be passed of of E-bay and alot of people have been ripped off. If you ever have a question I will do my best to help. feel free to contact me I would be glad to help. Remember this is a HOBBY so Enjoy it.  (Duxbutt)  Dan